Campaign launched for social accountability law
Context: A State-wide campaign has been launched in Rajasthan for demanding passage of the social accountability law in the next Assembly session. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Transparency and Accountability) Dimensions of the Article: What is Social Accountability? About the draft Rajasthan Social Accountability Bill, 2019 Significance of the demand for social accountability […]
Medical device parks’ scheme notified
Context: The Union government notified a scheme to promote medical device parks at a financial outlay of ₹ 400 crore till financial year 2024-2025. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: About the Medical Device Parks Scheme About Medical Devices and the Medical Devices […]
U.S. envoy to Haiti resigns
Context: The U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigned in protest in a letter that blasted the Biden administration for deporting hundreds of migrants back to the crisis-engulfed Caribbean nation from a camp on the U.S.-Mexican border in recent days. Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Political developments in foreign countries), Maps Dimensions of the Article: […]
FDI inflows grew 62% in first 4 months of F.Y. 2021-22
Context: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows grew 62% during the first four months (April-July period) of current FY 2021-22 over corresponding period last year (2020). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External Sector) Dimensions of the Article: About Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) FDI in India FDI Routes in India Recent updates […]
SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Context: The Supreme Court has introduced a new system – the “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) system. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Transparency and Accountability, e-Governance, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court on FASTER System Data regarding Delay in Justice Reasons for delay in Justice Way Forwards Supreme Court on […]
India – United Arab CEPA negotiations launched
Context: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations on the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International trade), GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and Agreements Affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s CEPA agreements India-UAE Relations Recent Developments in India-UAE relations About India’s CEPA agreements India […]
MHA on ex gratia of Rs. 50,000 for each COVID-19 death
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended the payment of ₹50,000 each as ex gratia assistance to the next kin of those who died of COVID-19, including those who succumbed to the virus while involved in relief operations and preparedness activities. Relevance: GS-III: […]
WHO tightens global air quality norms
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first-ever update since 2005 has tightened global air pollution standards in a recognition of the emerging science in the last decade that the impact of air pollution on health is much more serious than earlier envisaged. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of […]
World Rhino Day: 22 September
Context: World Rhino Day is observed on 22th September to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and work being done to save them. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Protected Areas, Species in news) Dimensions of the Article: About Indian rhinoceros Status of Rhinoceros in India Indian Rhino […]
FSSAI’s 3rd State Food Safety Index
Context: In the third State Food Safety Index (SFSI) released in 2021, by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Gujarat topped the ranking among the large states. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) About […]